You want to pick up your cat and hug it. The kitty wiggles and wants to get down. Should you pick it up, again?
Animals can communicate their boundaries, too. If the kitty doesn't want to be picked up, do not keep trying to do so. ย You might get scratched. ย
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Your dad keeps taking pictures of you and posting them on-line. This makes you feel uncomfortable. What can you say?
You can tell your dad how you feel and ask him to please stop posting pictures of you.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
You had a bad day at school and your parent asks if you want to talk about your feelings. You ย REALLY don't. Do you have to anyway?
It is caring of them to offer you but if you do not feel comfortable or are not ready to you do NOT have to talk about your feelings unless you are hurt.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
monster
Reset all scores!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
lifesaver
Give 10 points!
Oops!
15
The dentist finds a cavity and has to fill it. You don't like the feeling of a needle in your gum and you don't like the sound of the drill. Can you refuse to get the cavity filled?
Unfortunately avoiding getting a cavity filled can lead to bigger dental problems. It's important to get it over with even if it's uncomfortable.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
boom
Lose 50 points!
Oops!
magnet
Take 20 points!
Okay!
gift
Win 25 points!
Okay!
lifesaver
Give 5 points!
Oops!
eraser
Reset score!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
baam
Lose 10 points!
Oops!
15
True or False: Once someone consents to something, they cannot change their mind.
False. If Emily agrees to let her friend braid her hair but wants the friend to stop, Emily can communicate that assertively and respectfully.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
You are so excited to see your 2nd grade teacher at the bagel shop that you run up to her and hug her before even saying hello to her. Are you being respectful of her boundaries?
Having good boundaries means asking someone before you hug or touch them.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Your best friend asks to borrow your new book but you are not done reading it. What can you say?
"I can't lend it to you right now but when I am finished I will let you know and you can borrow it."
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
In gym class the P.E. teacher is taking everyone's height and weight. You feel uncomfortable doing this in front of your classmates. What can you say or do?
This is a tricky one! You can try discreetly saying you prefer to do it at your nurse or doctor.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
True or False: bodily autonomy is one having the right to make decisions about their own body.
True
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What is a boundary?
A boundary is a limit. There are physical and emotional boundaries. Everyone gets to decide for themselves what does and does not feel okay.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Your mom is on a work call and you want to ask her if you can take some ice cream from the freezer. Should you interrupt?
No, you should wait until she is done. ice cream is not an emergency (although it may feel like one!)
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
True or False: Consent involves getting or giving permission (verbal, written, non-verbal/body language) for someone to do something often involving touch.
True
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
A kid at school's mom packed him Oreos for lunch and you ask for one. He says no. You feel like grabbing one anyway and think he is being selfish. Why does he need 6 oreos?! ย What do you do?
Respect her saying no even if you REALLY want an Oreo!